Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 127 and 101
The least common multiple (LCM) of 127 and 101 is 12827.
What is the Least Common Multiple (LCM)?
The LCM of two integers is the smallest positive integer that is divisible by both numbers. It is often used to find common denominators and solve problems involving periodic events.
Formula for LCM
The LCM of two numbers can be calculated using their GCD:
LCM(a, b) = |a × b| ÷ GCD(a, b)
How to Calculate the LCM of 127 and 101?
First, calculate the GCD of 127 and 101 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 127 ÷ 101 = 1 remainder 26 |
| 2 | 101 ÷ 26 = 3 remainder 23 |
| 3 | 26 ÷ 23 = 1 remainder 3 |
| 4 | 23 ÷ 3 = 7 remainder 2 |
| 5 | 3 ÷ 2 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 6 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 82 and 79 | 6478 |
| 87 and 127 | 11049 |
| 166 and 167 | 27722 |
| 145 and 125 | 3625 |
| 51 and 34 | 102 |